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Sotheby's Australia
Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art - 120 lots

This auction sale has already been held, and the items are no longer available. The lot details are displayed for information only.

Lot #97
Naata Nungurrayi

Rockhole Site Of Marrapinti (2000)
Price Realised: *****

Lot #98
Makinti Napanangka

Kungka Kutjarra (Two Women) (2001)
Price Realised: *****

Lot #99
Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri

Kalparti (2003)
Price Realised: *****

Lot #100
§ Paddy Bedford (Nyunkuny)

Middle Brand (2005)
Price Realised: *****

Lot #101
Paddy Bedford

Thoowoonggoonarrin 2006
Price Realised: *****

Lot #102
§ Tommy Watson

Aran (2010)
Price Realised: *****

Lot #103
A Tabua and Dagger

Price Realised: *****

Lot #104
A Mengen Shield

Price Realised: *****

Lot #106
A Rare Mask

Price Realised: *****

Lot #107
A Mwai Mask

Price Realised: *****

Lot #108
A Rare Comb (Kerem Seker)

Price Realised: *****

Lot #110
A 19th Century Inlaid Axe

Price Realised: *****

Lot #113
Three Decorated War Clubs

Price Realised: *****

Lot #114
A Large Paddle

Price Realised: *****

Lot #115
A Rare Shield (Motu)

Price Realised: *****

Lot #116
A Classic Figure

Price Realised: *****

Lot #117
A Figurative Spearthrower

Price Realised: *****

Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art


  • Auction House:
  • Reference:
    #AU0777
  • Description:
    The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art
    LOTS 1-46
    The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art is comprised of major works dating from 1971 to 1976 and provides a rich and insightful understanding of the founding of Australia’s contemporary Indigenous Art movement. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.

    Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
    LOTS 47-120
    A diverse and impressive collection of Indigenous Art and Artefacts from the 19th Century through to the present day. The sale includes six rare photographic albums by Charles Henry Kerry and Henry King from circa 1886, three masterpieces of Early Papunya Art from the Collection of Anne Chase, and exceptional works by Paddy Bedford.
  • Sale(s):
    28 May 2013 ~ 6.30pm
    ANZAC House
    4 Collins Street
    Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia
  • Viewing:
    16 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    118 - 122 Queen Street
    Woollahra, NSW 2025
    Australia

    17 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    118 - 122 Queen Street
    Woollahra, NSW 2025
    Australia

    18 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    118 - 122 Queen Street
    Woollahra, NSW 2025
    Australia

    19 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    118 - 122 Queen Street
    Woollahra, NSW 2025
    Australia

    23 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5.30pm
    ANZAC House
    4 Collins Street
    Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Australia

    24 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    ANZAC House
    4 Collins Street
    Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Australia

    25 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    ANZAC House
    4 Collins Street
    Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Australia

    26 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    ANZAC House
    4 Collins Street
    Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Australia

    27 May 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    ANZAC House
    4 Collins Street
    Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Australia

Prices realised in this sale include buyers premium of 24.200%.



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